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Following is the speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Wong Yan Lung, SC, at the luncheon of the 16th Commonwealth Law Conference 2009 today (April 7):
Chief Justices, Attorneys General, Honoured Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
In March 1983, the Hong Kong Post Office issued four commemorative stamps to mark Commonwealth Day. The stamps showed an aerial view of Victoria Harbour, including the airport at Kai Tak, a container ship entering the harbour, the Hong Kong flag and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Hong Kong.
Since then, the modest Kai Tak has been replaced by the world acclaimed Chek Lap Kok Airport where you landed. The Hong Kong flag has changed, and is accompanied by that of the motherland, flying over what was then a British dependent territory, and now the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
It was in September 1983 that the Commonwealth Law Conference was last held in Hong Kong.
September 1983 was a time of great uncertainty in Hong Kong. The month began with the most severe typhoon to strike Hong Kong for 20 years. Political uncertainty as to the future caused the then floating Hong Kong dollar to depreciate rapidly, falling as much as 15% in two days. A property bubble had burst and banking stability was threatened, which sounds familiar as of today.
But the following year, after months of negotiation, the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration. For the almost 12 years since reunification with China in 1997, the constitutional protection for the high degree of autonomy and the rule of law in Hong Kong has demonstrably been working.
The promises of the Joint Declaration were reflected by the People's Republic of China in the Basic Law which came into force on July 1, 1997. While Hong Kong now has no formal connection with the Commonwealth, the Basic Law provides that the laws in force before 1997, including the common law and the rules of equity shall be maintained. National laws do not generally apply to Hong Kong and those which do are confined to defence and foreign affairs and other matters outside the limits of the autonomy of the region. That means in practice that many of those British laws, which before 1997 were directly applied to Hong Kong, had to be re-enacted as local legislation.
International Links
Chief Justice Andrew Li, in his address yesterday, talked about the diversity of the common law world as a strength and the significance of comparative jurisprudence in Hong Kong. In fact, the constitution of our Court of Final Appeal ensures that Hong Kong will benefit from the wisdom of top legal brains from other common law jurisdictions. On the panel of non-permanent judges of the CFA are top serving and retired judges from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Today, I would like to continue with that theme of international links by outlining for you the role Hong Kong plays in the international arena as a Special Administrative Region under the One Country Two Systems principle.
Under the Basic Law, the Central Government is responsible for defence and foreign affairs, but provision is made for Hong Kong to participate in many worldwide activities, either in its own right or with the specific authorisation of the Central Government or as members of a China delegation.
Thus, at last year's Olympics in Beijing, athletes of Hong Kong-China participated separately from China in both the Olympics and the Paralympics. That separate participation exemplified Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy. While Hong Kong's status as part of China was reflected in Hong Kong hosting the equestrian events. Later this year, Hong Kong will also be hosting the East Asian Games in which some of your countries will again be participating.
The Basic Law also provides for Hong Kong to maintain and develop relations, and to conclude and implement agreements with foreign states and regions and relevant international organisations in the economic, trade, financial, monetary, shipping, communications, tourism and cultural fields. It is on that basis that Hong Kong is, for example, a separate customs territory and a separate member of the World Trade Organization and an associate member of the International Maritime Organisation. Hong Kong has its own economic and monetary policy and its own tax regime, and is a free port, so Mainland customs duties and tariffs do not apply.
Apart from the external affairs which I have just mentioned, which Hong Kong can undertake on its own, Hong Kong may also be specifically authorised to negotiate and sign bilateral agreements for air services and reciprocal juridical assistance. While before 1997, air services to and from Hong Kong were negotiated as part of a British agreement with other destination countries, under the Basic Law, Hong Kong is authorised to negotiate its own bilateral agreements, of which there are now 63, with countries, including many Commonwealth countries, in every continent.
Hong Kong also has a network of bilateral agreements covering, among other things, extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. Again, many of those agreements are with Commonwealth countries. In addition to implementing those bilateral agreements, my department is active in the fight against trans-national crime through Hong Kong's membership of the Financial Action Task Force and the Asia Pacific Group, which combat money laundering and the financing of international terrorism and also through the Prosecutions Division's membership of the International Association of Prosecutors, which held its 12th Annual Conference in Hong Kong in 2007. As a leading financial centre, the Hong Kong Government recognises the importance of ensuring that the proceeds of crime do not find a safe home here.
Apart from bilateral agreements, many international conventions and treaties apply to Hong Kong. Even, in some cases, when the convention or treaty does not apply to the rest of China. Nonetheless, the Central Government accepts responsibility, as the State Party, for the implementation of all such treaties in Hong Kong. And so, for example, China is responsible for presenting Hong Kong's report on compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the United Nations Committee in Geneva, although it has not yet ratified that Covenant so far as the Mainland of China is concerned. That report was prepared by the Hong Kong Government and Hong Kong Government officials attended before the committee to answer questions upon it.
The Basic Law also provides that representatives of the Hong Kong government may participate as members of the China delegation in organisations which are limited to States. My department has been particularly active, as members of the China delegation, in the deliberations of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Eight Hague Conventions apply to Hong Kong and my department has participated in the successful negotiation of a number of further conventions on both commercial and family law matters. As well as providing a multilateral network for international cooperation, we have found that a number of the Hague Conventions provide a useful model for similar arrangements between Hong Kong and the Mainland, addressing, as they do, the need to develop arrangements which are suitable for both common law and civil law jurisdictions. So that, while arrangements between Hong Kong and the Mainland reflect that both form part of a single state, the arrangement dealing with reciprocal enforcement of civil judgments adopts many of the solutions to be found in the 2005 Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements.
Almost 60 states are represented in Hong Kong by Consuls General with a further 60 represented by Honorary Consuls. Apart from country representatives, a number of international organisations also have their presence in Hong Kong, such as the Bank for International Settlements, the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation. In November last year, the International Chamber of Commerce opened an office of the Secretariat of its International Court of Arbitration here, the first office of the Secretariat to be established outside Paris.
In the first chapter of the Hong Kong 1983 Year Book, the then Attorney General commemorated the holding of the Commonwealth Law Conference in Hong Kong by analysing the legal structure of Hong Kong and the reasons for its success. While he alluded to the happy accident of geography and the importance of free trade, he emphasised that strict adherence to the rule of law was an essential element in creating the climate for success.
Today, more than a quarter of century since we last hosted the Commonwealth Law Conference, Hong Kong, like the rest of the world, is affected by the financial crisis and a deepening recession. However, much of the current financial crisis has its origins outside Hong Kong. Hong Kong itself does not suffer the uncertainties which caused the lack of confidence in 1983. In fact, many will agree that because of what has happened in the past 26 years in China and in Hong Kong, we are now better placed to ride out the financial storm which is affecting the world economy.
Proximity to the Mainland and being the world's freest economy will continue to provide Hong Kong with an edge. However, the ultimate key to Hong Kong's success is still the strict adherence to the rule of law. This is not just holding on firmly to the core values and high standards, but also means a readiness to meet the new challenges of the modern day, to be responsive to the needs created by the new constitutional, economic and social order, as well as to be alert to the changes of the legal landscape of the world. Hong Kong is determined to remain international and to play our part. Just as the world leaders had worked hard in the G20 London Summit to restore the world economy by enhancing international co-operation, leaders in the legal field must work closely together to improve the dynamics of law in a rapidly changing world. Thank you.
On that note, it only remains for me to wish you all a fruitful conference and a very happy stay in Hong Kong.
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I am a little picky when it comes to my meat selections and chicken is not used very often. However, when I find a good chicken breast I like to cook it in the Crockpot. Add your breast in with a little water and let it cook for 2-3 hrs. Separate with fork and your good to go! Put around 4oz into each container, even out the veggies, and you have meals for the week.
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Akzo Nobel NV spurned a sweetened, 22.4 billion-euro ($24.2 billion) takeover offer from PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG), marking the second time that Europe's largest coatings company has rebuffed an overture from its U.S. competitor and sparking criticism from a shareholder.
PPG is offering Akzo holders cash and stock valued at 88.72 euros a share, the Amsterdam-based company said in a statement. The original bid valued the Dutch company at 83 euros a share at the end of February. As with the initial bid, which Akzo rejected March 9, the target said the latest offer is too low and not in the interests of shareholders and would lead to job losses. The new proposal doesn't warrant Akzo engaging in discussions with PPG, Akzo said.
"This proposal significantly fails to recognize the value of Akzo Nobel," Chief executive officer Ton Buechner said in the statement. The management and supervisory boards "have rejected it unanimously."
With the higher bid, Buechner is now facing growing pressure to negotiate with Pittsburgh-based PPG. Elliott Management Corp., the hedge fund founded by billionaire Paul Singer, said Akzo should begin talks with its U.S. competitor. One of the Dutch company's biggest long-term investors was urging Akzo to carefully evaluate any new offer, people familiar with the shareholder's position said earlier, asking not to be identified because the discussions aren't public.
PPG's second bid, while inadequate, is a "credible basis for engagement," Elliott said in an emailed statement, adding that it would consider calling a shareholder meeting to remove the boards if Akzo fails to respond.
"There have been various opinions among shareholders. It was our responsibility to balance these and we came to this decision," Buechner said on a call with reporters, adding that Akzo has been actively reaching out to investors to discuss the bids.
The latest offer is "inappropriate" and has been clearly and pragmatically considered, he said, declining to speculate about the possibility of a third proposal from PPG or a hostile offer.
"It remains to be see how far Akzo wants to go to defend itself against PPG," KBC Securities analyst Wim Hoste said in a note.
In rejecting the original 20.9 billion-euro bid, Akzo said it plans to divest its specialty chemicals business, which accounts for one-third of revenue, to increase the focus on coatings. The company is pushing ahead with a breakup, Akzo said. PPG's proposals would lead to a company with too much debt, and the combination would require "substantial" divestitures to gain approval from antitrust regulators, Akzo said.
"We are convinced that Akzo Nobel is best placed to unlock the value within our company ourselves," Buechner said in the statement. "We are executing our plan, including the creation of two focused businesses and new cost structure, and believe this gives us a strong platform for continued profitability and long-term value creation for all our stakeholders with substantially less execution risks."
Akzo will provide updated financial guidance and hold an investor briefing soon, the company said.
A combination of the world's two largest coatings companies would attract intense antitrust scrutiny in Europe and the U.S. They have leading market shares of architectural paint in many European countries, with Akzo making brands such as Dulux and Hammerite and PPG producing Olympic and Pittsburgh brands.
The combination also would control more than half of the global aerospace-coatings market. Akzo has the No. 1 market position in general-industrial coatings and protective and marine coatings, while PPG has the No. 2 position in those markets, according to SunTrust analysts James Sheehan and Matthew Stevenson.
One of Buechner's first major strategic decisions upon taking the helm in 2012 was to complete the sale to PPG of its U.S. architectural paints business, including 600 company-owned stores and the Glidden brand, for about $1 billion.
PPG CEO Michael McGarry is attempting the company's largest ever deal just 18 months into the top job. As chief operating officer in 2014, McGarry spearheaded the company's $2.3 billion acquisition of Consorcio Comex SA, Mexico's largest paintmaker.
Combinations between U.S. and European companies have a history of cultural and political challenges. PPG has met resistance to it proposed Akzo deal from the Dutch government. Like many Dutch companies, Akzo has in place a stichting, or foundation, which owns priority shares and can be used to fend off hostile takeovers.
Dutch politicians are "very concerned" about the PPG overtures because of potential job losses, Buechner said on the call. The decision to reject the latest offer was made along with stichting administrators who are also on Akzo's supervisory board, he said.
Until now, Akzo and PPG have stayed on the sidelines amid a spate of large deals in the paint and chemicals industries. Sherwin-Williams Co. would become the biggest coatings maker if its $9.3 billion deal to buy Valspar Corp. goes through. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is reviewing that takeover.
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The actress portrays Black Widow in The Avengers movies and will kick butt in the upcoming Ghost in the Shell, but in real life, she has no idea to take on an attacker.
So Scarlett has signed up for self-defense classes.
"I was giving an interview and the interviewer asked me if I could beat him up in the interview," Scarlett told U.S. late night TV host Seth Meyers on Tuesday (28Mar17). "It was such a weird interview and I was like, 'Right now?'. So yeah, I made a promise to myself that I should not just look like I know how to kick a** but actually be able to."
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It's time to have the time of your life — again. The first trailer for the 'Dirty Dancing' remake has been released, giving us our first glimpse of Abigail Breslin and Colt Prattes in action as Baby and Johnny!
Nobody puts this Dirty Dancing remake in a corner! The first trailer for the highly-anticipated musical event, which airs May 24 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, gives us a taste of the remake and how the movie is going to recreate some of the most beloved scenes from the original movie, this time with Abigail Breslin, 21, and Colt Prattes as Baby and Johnny.
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The ending of the trailer features Colt saying Patrick Swayze's iconic line from the original 1987 movie: "Nobody puts baby in a corner." The dancing in the TV movie looks top notch, and the cast is stellar. In addition to Abigail and Colt, Dirty Dancing also stars Sarah Hyland, 26, as Lisa Houseman, Debra Messing, 48, as Marjorie Houseman, Bruce Greenwood, 60, as Dr. Jake Houseman, Nicole Scherzinger, 38, as Penny Rivera, Katey Sagal, 63, as Vivian Pressman, and Billy Dee Williams, 80, as Tito.
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This version of Dirty Dancing will continue the story beyond where the original left off. We'll find out what happens to Baby and Johnny after that summer. The movie will also dive deeper into the relationship between Jake and Marjorie Houseman, as well as Lisa's goals in life.
HollywoodLifers, what did you think of the first Dirty Dancing remake trailer? Let us know!


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The workshop will begin with an overview of key concepts in stuttering therapy, including specific techniques for helping children to improve their speech fluency and overall communication. The presenter will then provide specific examples of treatment goals, strategies, and therapy activities that can be adapted for clinicians working in a variety of settings. Video examples of treatment will be used to reinforce treatment techniques, and challenging situations, such as generalization to classroom settings and involving parents, will be discussed in detail. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about specific children on their caseloads.
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Emily Ratajkowski is definitely team Kim Kardashian West. The gorgeous model and actress took to her Instagram account to share a nude selfie of her own in support of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who received a lot of backlash after she shared a racy shot of herself earlier in the week.
In the 'gram, Ratajkowski took a cue from Kardashian West and snapped a photo of herself posing in front of a mirror. She kept the pic from becoming #NSFW by strategically covering her breasts with her arm and phone. "What to wear tonight? #PFW," she captioned the shot—a nod to the reality's star original caption: "When you're like I have nothing to wear LOL."
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Cliches and stereotypes almost always evolve out of some truth, and such is the case with the image of the mah jongg-playing Jewish housewife. An exhibit called "Project Mah Jongg" traces this connection, and it will continue to run at The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York into January. The exhibit website is quite good, and has an large gallery of period photos as well as a schedule of special events at the exhibit.
The game was brought from China to America in the 1920s, and by the 1930s it was a genuine fad. It's difficult to trace exactly why one culture adopts a game so passionately, but there's no question that mah johngg was deeply entwined with the Jewish diaspora in America by the 1930s. The National Mah Jongg League was founded by a group of Jewish women who wanted to create a standard set of rules, and after the game's popularity faded in the rest of America, the Jewish community kept it alive. Meredith Lewis has written an article explaining the connection, which you can find right here.
Melissa Martens, curator of "Project Mah Jongg," narrates an excellent 5-minute video that summarizes the growth of the game and the ways in which is became enmeshed in Jewish-American culture.
Googling "mah jongg" can, unfortunately, lead to page after page of links to Mah Jongg Solitaire, which is a stacking game played with the tiles. It has little to do with actual mah jongg, which is really just a card game played with domino-like pieces. If you'd like to learn a bit more about the game, the wiki entry is as good a place to start as any.


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Application Process for International Students
Apply to TJ with SSAT's Standard Application Online (SAO). For international applicants, TJ's application fee is $150. SSAT accepts both Visa and Mastercard.
After setting up an account with SSAT, the application will prompt you to complete multiple parts:
- Part 1: Student/Family Information
- Part 2: Student Questionnaire
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The application portal allows you to access, send and upload the completed supplemental required documentation:
- Math Teacher Recommendation Form
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SSAT (required for international applicants to grades 7-12)
Thomas Jefferson School's Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) code is 7660.
The SSAT is given all over the world on at least eight test dates. Visit the SSAT website to find a testing site in your area.
The SSAT consists of verbal, quantitative (math), and reading comprehension sections. The verbal questions test your vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and ability to relate ideas logically. The quantitative (math) questions test your ability to solve problems involving arithmetic, elementary algebra and geometry and concepts. The reading comprehension section tests your ability to understand what you read. All tests are printed in English. In addition, the test includes a writing sample portion, which asks you to respond to a topic statement. The essay is not graded, but a copy accompanies your SSAT score report.
TOEFL (required for international applicants to grades 9-12)
The TOEFL test must have been administered within the past six months (We do not accept the SLEP or the TOEFL Junior Standard). Thomas Jefferson School's TOEFL institution code is 7422. TJ does not have a required minimum score for the TOEFL, but can report than the average score of admitted students is 100+.
Vericant Interview (required for Chinese applicants)
Vericant is a trusted, third party English language assessment company. TJ has partnered with Vericant to help determine English language mastery. Vericant has interview sites in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. To learn more about Vericant and to schedule an interview, please click here.
Skype Interview (required for all international applicants)
Many international applicants are unable to travel to St. Louis to visit Thomas Jefferson during the application process. In lieu of a visit to TJ, please contact the admissions office to schedule your Skype meeting. Skype meetings will only be conducted after an admissions application has been received. Typically, Skype interviews will be conducted between the hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm CST/CDT. TJ's Skype name is tjadmissions_stl.
Visit TJ
If you are able to visit TJ during the admissions process, we would love to meet you! Please schedule your visit to campus with advance notice to ensure the admissions office can plan accordingly. An international applicant and their family would likely spend a whole day at TJ-- touring, sitting in on classes and completing the interview requirements.
International students who are not U.S. citizens must send a statement accepting financial responsibility for all of the student's tuition, personal expenses, and travel/vacation costs. The family should also attach an official document from the family's bank or financial institution indicating that the funds are available. For the 2017-18 school year, tuition and fees are as follows:
- International 7-day Boarding Student Tuition - $50,950
- International 7-day Boarding Student Activity Fee - $2,175
- International 7-day Boarding Student Health Insurance - $1,200
- International 7-day Boarding Student Books - $300-$500
The tuition and fees listed above to not include travel expenses, spending money, dorm decorations or supplies, Advanced Placement examination fees, SAT examination fees, college application fees, and an TJ Annual Fund donation.
Students are issued an I-20 after they have been admitted (successful completion of the admissions application, and in receipt of an offer of admission), and have enrolled (signed the enrollment contract, and submitted the tuition deposit). After a student has enrolled, the DSO will issue and I-20 form.
Once you receive the I-20 form from TJ, it is then your responsibility to pay the I-90 Sevis fee and apply for a F-1 student visa. To learn about the interview process and what documents you need to obtain your F-1 visa, please contact your local U.S. Consulate. A list of U.S. Consulates can be found here.
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There shall be no discrimination by the School in the selection of its governing Board, in the employment of personnel, in the admission of students, or in the administration of the School's programming because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital, veteran, or handicapped status in violation of existing state or federal law or regulations.
Admissions Dates and Deadlines
Rolling Admissions applications will continue to be considered after March 16, 2018 for all grades on a space-available basis.
Admissions Testing for International Applicants
Grades 7-8: Take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
SSAT school code: 7660
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TOEFL school code: 7422
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Borrego Solar consistently ranks among the top five largest providers of non-residential distributed generation solar energy systems in the U.S. We specialize in working with educational facilities (K-12 and higher education), local and state governments, small and large corporations, water agencies and districts, commercial real estate developers and owners, independent power producers (IPPs) and investor-owned utilities (IOUs).
We bring the most sophisticated engineering capabilities to the table and build ground mounts, roof mounts, carports, elevated shade structures, and tracking systems for customers across the U.S.
The Borrego Solar project finance team is devoted to finding the ideal solar financing solution for you. By purchasing clean renewable energy instead of the solar asset itself, many government (tax exempt) and larger for-profit entities can reduce operating costs with no money down, and be cash flow positive on day one.
We strive to make financing simple. There are no third-party negotiations, no miscommunications, and no duplications of professional (legal and accounting) services.
The nation's leading investors in large-scale solar energy projects either hire us to build their solar projects or purchase PV systems we've developed because of our reputation and track record of constructing high-quality, low-risk solutions that perform as promised.
Learn more about our approach to solar financing
We've chosen to be technology and vendor agnostic so we are free to select the most appropriate technical solution for each project as defined by our customers' goals. Our engineering and procurement teams are focused on vetting technologies and partnering with component providers that are best suited for our suite of customers.
Our philosophy is to focus on technologies and providers with track records of performance and reliability. While many other providers focus on up-front cost per watt, we aim to minimize the lifetime cost per unit of solar energy for our customers.
Our approach is comprehensive and incorporates all local subsidies and ongoing maintenance and operating expenses. Our end goal is aligned with that of our customers, and we seek out products and providers that maximize financial return with minimal long term risk. What's right for one project may not be right for another. That's why our project developers and engineers specify the best-in-class components for our customers and partner with only the most stable, experienced, and highest quality manufacturers.
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Borrego Solar holds Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Contracting, Electrical Contracting and Solar Contracting licenses. We are one of the few companies in the industry that is both a licensed professional engineering firm and a contractor.
In addition, a large percentage of our team holds certifications from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the premier technical certification for solar photovoltaic engineers and installers. These certifications, and the experience that comes with them, allow us to deliver a full suite of high-quality, low-risk solar energy services to our customers.


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Don't miss our Fair on Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill, MA . A Great Day for all - Hot metal machines will be casting type. Come print an art cut from the Anna Hogan collection. Kids can set their name in wooden type and print it. Lithographic artist Carolyn Muskat will be producing original prints from her designs on a litho stone. Visit vendors selling letterpress creations, supplies, rare books and more. See website museumofprinting.org or email us at [email protected]


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At the 15th Annual ACMA Southern California Chapter Conference, you will experience professional education relevant to case management practice, gain access to a variety of resources from our sponsors and exhibitors and network with fellow case managers.
Continuing Education:
Participants may earn up to the following continuing education (CE) hours:
6.0 Nursing Contact Hours (based on 50-minute hour)
5.0 Nursing Contact Hours (based on 60-minute hour)
5.0 Social Work Contact Hours
• California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP 15413)
• District of Columbia Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #50-3523)
• Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-3523)
• Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider #50-3523)
• Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (Provider #50-3523)
• Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Sponsor #159-000900)
• Maryland Board of Social Work Board (Board Authorized Sponsor of Category 1 credit hours)
• Minnesota Board of Social Work (Sponsor #CEP-443)
• Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (Sponsor #4171)
• New York State Education Department State Board (Sponsor #SW-0486)
This CE activity is approved by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) for ACM™ Certification renewal credits. Attendees are responsible for verifying that the approving organizations listed above are accepted by their state's practicing board.
Southern California Chapter Annual Conference LinksMarch 9, 2019
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Great, well marked trail but don't let the rating fool you! Almost immediately, we went straight up and it did not relent until we reached the top! We followed red to the top. Coming down was also well marked and groomed. We followed orange down to the 2nd white junction and hung a left to head down white. White took us to a dirt road we took a left on that and we walked the road the rest of the way to our car! (The road was easy) I would say this aired on the side of moderate!